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Hartzell Propeller Performance Led Industry in 2014

Piqua, Ohio, Dec. 29, 2014 – During 2014, Hartzell Propeller Inc., the global leader in aircraft propeller design and manufacturing, extended sole-source agreements with a number of manufacturers of new aircraft and received approval for several aftermarket upgrades throughout the world.

Partially as a result of a sustained increase in new piston-powered aircraft, the company is on track to deliver more than 3,800 propellers during 2014, up from 3,700 the previous year. The performance and reliability of props from Hartzell Propeller resulted in the company capturing a significant percentage of propeller equipped new aircraft deliveries, including new turboprop deliveries, as reported by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

“Hartzell Propeller introduced new higher performing propellers for retrofit and for new aircraft during 2014, reflecting our strong ongoing commitment to the general aviation industry,” said Hartzell President Joe Brown. “As the industry recovery continues we also have a number of new structural composite swept-tip propellers under development that are to be announced in 2015.”

Hartzell Propeller renewed supplier arrangements in 2014 with five aircraft manufacturers – Cirrus, Mooney, Piaggio, DAHER-SOCATA, and Quest. Hartzell-built propellers were also approved for various aircraft in the United States, Europe and China. These new approvals covered Hartzell props for TBM 700/850s, Aviat Huskies, King Airs, various bush and certificated aircraft, Cessna 182s, TTx’s, diesel Skyhawks and Mooney Acclaims.

Hartzell Propeller News by Quarter:

First Quarter 2014

Hartzell Sponsors Michael Goulian During 2014 Red Bull Air Races
Hartzell Propeller sponsored Michael Goulian and his Hartzell Claw-equipped Edge 540 in a bid for the 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship. Hartzell also provided the Claw propeller for all Red Bull competitors and provided technical support at all of the races.

Hartzell, Cirrus Extend Sole-Source Propeller Accord
Hartzell Propeller Inc. and Cirrus Aircraft entered into the five-year extension of an exclusive supplier agreement to provide propeller systems and governors for all of Cirrus Aircraft’s new prop-driven airplanes.

New Swept-Tip Trailblazer Props Set for Homebuilt, Certificated Aircraft
Hartzell introduced two- and three-blade versions of its new swept-tip Trailblazer prop for experimental aircraft and a number of certificated aircraft models.

Hartzell Propellers Led the Way for Aerobatic Events at SUN ‘n FUN
Hartzell Propeller continued its long partnership with a trio of world-class aerobatic performers – aviation superstars Sean D. Tucker, Michael Goulian, and Matt Chapman. In addition, Hartzell sponsored aerobatic performances by Team AeroDynamix and parachute flag drops by the Paul McCowan Parachute Team.

Hartzell Provides Propellers for Jack Link’s Screamin’ Sasquatch
Hartzell Propeller was selected by John Klatt Airshows as the propeller technical partner for precision power aerobatics air show demonstrations featuring the Jack Link’s® Screamin’ Sasquatch™ Jet Waco.

Hartzell Propeller Back in Business with Mooney Aircraft
Hartzell Propeller Inc. and Mooney International Corp. are again in business together as the aircraft manufacturer began production on the first new Mooney airplane in five years.

China OKs King Air B200, Piaggio EVO and TBM Series Props
Hartzell Propeller Inc. received validated type certifications from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for Hartzell props flying on Beech King Air B200, Piaggio EVO and Daher-Socata TBM aircraft.

New Hartzell Composite Prop Developments Underway
Hartzell Propeller developmental activities for the company’s performance-boosting five-blade, swept-tip carbon fiber propellers were featured at the 2014 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention and Hartzell is working on several other yet-to-be-announced composite five-blade programs for turboprop business aircraft.

Hartzell Appoints Segers Aviation As Recommended Service Facility in Dubai
Hartzell Propeller named Segers Aviation SA as a Recommended Service Facility in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, United Arab Emirates.

About Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Hartzell Propeller is the global leader in advanced technology propeller design and manufacturing with over 3,800 propellers delivered annually to business, commercial and government customers. The company designs these next generation propellers with innovative “blended airfoil” technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers and robotics. With ASC-II™ composite technology, Hartzell delivers optimal performance, strength, and durability with carbon fiber blades.

Hartzell Propeller and its sister company, Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, form the general aviation business unit of Tailwind Technologies Inc. This growing aerospace technology company also includes Hartzell Aerospace and Mayday Manufacturing. For more info on Hartzell Propeller go to hartzellprop.com.